1 fatality

NTSB Appoints Representative for French Investigation of 2018 Rotorway Exec Accident

Crestet, France

On April 5, 2018, a ROTORWAY EXEC operated by Mr. Barnard Foucher was involved in an aviation accident near Crestet, France. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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France notified the NTSB of an April 5, 2018 accident involving an amateur-built Rotorway Exec helicopter. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Investigation Authority The government of France informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident that occurred on April 5, 2018. The accident involved an amateur-built Rotorway Exec helicopter. ## U.S. Role in the Investigation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France with its investigation. The source does not provide additional details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, location, or cause. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the accident is to be released by the government of France.